Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon

Join our Surgical Team at Moab Regional Hospital!

Position Summary

Moab Regional Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our dedicated surgical team. This is a full-time, employed position offering a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive orthopedic care in a rural community setting. The ideal candidate is a skilled, adaptable surgeon who values collaboration, autonomy, and the opportunity to help build and shape a growing orthopedic program.

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This position includes

  • Signing bonus
  • Student loan repayment program (with potential for additional $120K state match)
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution, 403B and 457B
  • Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • 6.25 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays
  • Continuing Medical Education stipend
  • Relocation allowance
  • Collegial, team-oriented environment with excellent support staff
  • Opportunity to lead and build an expanding orthopedic program
  • Established patient base and strong demand for services
  • Better to be transparent

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Credentials and Licensure

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program Board-eligible or Board-certified in orthopedic surgery (ABOS or equivalent)
  • Active, unrestricted license (or eligibility for licensure) to practice medicine in the State of Utah

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Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, including consultations, procedures, and surgical interventions
  • Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions (fractures, degenerative joint disease, sports injuries, trauma)
  • Perform general orthopedic surgeries such as joint replacement, fracture fixation, and ligament/tendon repairs
  • Provide emergency orthopedic care in collaboration with emergency and trauma teams
  • Deliver post-operative care, rehabilitation guidance, and follow-up management
  • Provide on-call coverage to the Emergency Department.

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Rural Practice Expectations

  • Deliver high-quality general orthopedic care
  • Demonstrate adaptability and independence in managing diverse and urgent cases
  • Participate in hospital leadership and development of orthopedic service lines
  • Support and mentor advanced practice providers (PAs/NPs) and clinical staff
  • Engage in continuous program development to expand access and services in the region
  • Willingness to participate in outreach clinics

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Teamwork and Community Engagement

  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
  • Foster strong relationships with patients, families, and referring providers
  • Participate in community health outreach and education initiatives to promote orthopedic wellness
  • Participate in community events as an orthopedic ambassador

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About Moab Regional Hospital

Moab Regional Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit critical access hospital and Level IV Trauma Center providing comprehensive medical care to southeastern Utah and the Four Corners region. We are committed to exceptional patient care, community health, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth.

What’s great about working at Moab Regional Hospital?

We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the Moab community. Every healthcare professional who works here at MRH cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family members.

Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace, and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Surgeon will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal care, including surgical interventions and emergency coverage. They will also lead the development of the orthopedic service line and mentor clinical staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited orthopedic surgery residency program. Board certification or eligibility in orthopedic surgery and an active Utah medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ligament repairTendon repairMusculoskeletal diagnosisTrauma surgeryPatient consultationSurgical interventionMentorshipMultidisciplinary collaboration

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 32 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

3
<$375k
2
$375k-500k
3
$500k-625k
1
$737k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
10% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

2.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Moab

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$586k
Median resident rent
$969/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Moab Regional Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Moab, UT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $120K state match)
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution (403B and 457B)
Paid Medical Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
6.25 Weeks Paid Time Off
6 Paid Holidays
Continuing Medical Education Stipend